A picture is worth a thousand words, as the old saying goes. Photographs entered into the Miracle Groom "Dirty Horse Challenge" proved that adage. "Before" and "After" pictures of some of the dirtiest – and then cleanest – horses ever seen were submitted by their owners. The contest required that the horse be cleaned up using Miracle Groom "Bath in a Bottle"® and other grooming products from Absorbine®. The results were fantastic. Photographs and names of the winners will be posted at www.absorbine.com.

Grand Prize winners were Abbi Hancock and Lucy from Camp LeJeune, North Carolina; Kaitlin Smith and Krash’n’Kaboom from Canastota, New York; Erin Tuntland and Belle from Serena, Illinois; Bud Hartmann and Gandy from Coventry, Connecticut; and Julia Bixler and Areba from Dittmer, Missouri. They received a selection of Miracle Groom and Absorbine grooming products from W. F.Young, Inc. There were also first and second prize winners who also received Absorbine products.

W. F. Young, Inc., marketers of Miracle Groom and Absorbine products, understands how hard it is to keep a horse clean during the winter season and wanted to bring a little fun to that horse owner’s challenge. Incorporating Miracle Groom as part of a horse’s daily grooming regimen helps maintain a bright and shiny coat and does not leave a greasy residue. It quickly and easily wipes away dust and dandruff that can get trapped in a long winter coat or under a blanket. Miracle Groom acts as a "Bath in a Bottle"® and requires no extra soap or water, which makes it an ideal tool for a thorough cleaning – or a quick touch-up – even in the coldest weather. For more information on Miracle Groom, visit www.absorbine.com.

Absorbine products are available nationwide in tack shops, farm supply stores, on-line dealers, and catalogs. For a dealer near you or for more information, visit the Absorbine website at www.absorbine.com. Founded in 1892 by Wilbur Fenelon Young and his wife, Mary Ida,

W. F. Young, Inc. has provided over a century of quality health care products for the equine industry. The company is recognized as a worldwide leader in innovative, specialized health care brands that enhance the quality and enjoyment of life for families and their pets.